New study probes Mitochondria's role in racial blood pressure gap

This study looked at whether problems with tiny energy factories inside cells (mitochondria) contribute to higher blood pressure and worse blood vessel health in Black adults. Researchers gave 31 middle-aged and older adults a supplement called MitoQ or a placebo for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if MitoQ could reduce oxidative stress and improve blood vessel function, and to understand how social factors like income and discrimination play a role.